Diversion can occur at any stage of the juvenile justice process,but it is most often employed before:

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Diversion is typically employed before adjudication, which is when a judge determines the guilt or innocence of a juvenile offender. Diversion programs aim to divert youth away from the formal court system and instead provide them with an alternative means of addressing their behavior, such as counseling or community service. Therefore, diversion is not typically used before arrest, as it is a response to delinquent behavior. Additionally, diversion does not occur before contacting the police because police involvement is often the trigger for diversion programs. Finally, while diversion can occur before a petition is filed with the juvenile court, it is more commonly used after the filing of a petition and before adjudication.

Diversion Can Occur at Any Stage of the Juvenile Justice